Do you know her? Winnipeg police look for bank robbery suspect

Winnipeg police say this woman robbed a Royal Bank on Main Street on Thursday. (Winnipeg Police Service)

Police say the woman approached the bank teller and demanded money, suggesting she had a gun, although none was seen. She was given an undisclosed amount of cash and left, police said. (Winnipeg Police Service)

Police were called to the Royal Bank on Main Street, across from the Manitoba Museum, just after 3 p.m. on Thursday. (Courtesy Shaun Nodrick)

Winnipeg police have released images of a woman they believe robbed a downtown Winnipeg bank on Thursday.

It happened at the Royal Bank in the 500 block of Main Street just after 3 p.m.

Police said a woman had been waiting in line and when it was her turn, she approached the teller and demanded money, suggesting she had a gun, although none was seen.

She was given an undisclosed amount of cash and left, police said.

Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect from surveillance video images.

Anyone with information regarding the incident or the suspect is asked to contact police at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).